Who should I start in Week 5, Cade Otton or T.J. Hockenson?

T.J. Hockenson. This week's consensus has Cade Otton at TE25 (range #24–#27) and T.J. Hockenson at TE12 (range #8–#15). Projections: 8.3 vs 9.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Cade Otton or T.J. Hockenson?

T.J. Hockenson. Rest-of-season consensus: Cade Otton TE31 (range #27–#34) vs T.J. Hockenson TE18 (range #16–#21). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have T.J. Hockenson ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Cade Otton for T.J. Hockenson?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Cade Otton is ranked #179 overall and T.J. Hockenson #136, so T.J. Hockenson carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Cade Otton or T.J. Hockenson?

Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: T.J. Hockenson
Rest of season: T.J. Hockenson — 6 of 6 experts
Trade value: T.J. Hockenson

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Cade Otton	T.J. Hockenson
Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank Cade Otton ahead · 6 rank T.J. Hockenson ahead	TE31#27–#34	TE18#16–#21edge
Week 5	TE25#24–#27	TE12#8–#15edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	8.3	9.8edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #179 overall	6 #136 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+68 ranks · +133 val	+46 ranks · +159 val
Rostered	7%	48%
Bye	10	6
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 5, Cade Otton or T.J. Hockenson?: T.J. Hockenson. This week's consensus has Cade Otton at TE25 (range #24–#27) and T.J. Hockenson at TE12 (range #8–#15). Projections: 8.3 vs 9.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Cade Otton or T.J. Hockenson?: T.J. Hockenson. Rest-of-season consensus: Cade Otton TE31 (range #27–#34) vs T.J. Hockenson TE18 (range #16–#21). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have T.J. Hockenson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Cade Otton for T.J. Hockenson?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Cade Otton is ranked #179 overall and T.J. Hockenson #136, so T.J. Hockenson carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.